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“Dreams of the lonely larch”. Russia, Baikal lake, cape Pokoyniki. The cape is one of the most interesting places at the shore of Baikal lake. “Pokoyniki” in Russian means “dead men”, the legend tells about Buryat settlement, suddenly died of unknown disease. Another name of this cape – Pokoyniy, means “quiet”, because of very quiet bay behind the cape. March, evening twilight, -20C. Photo location: Cape Pokoyniki, Baikal lake, Russia. (Photo and caption by Alexey Kharitonov/National Geographic Photo Contest)
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